1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Oil Type & Capacity
The 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.32 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.32 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES — 2.4L Eng | API - SJ, SJ/CD Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS, 4WD, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | API - SJ, SJ/CD Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
| LS, 4WD, Standard — 3.0L Eng | API - SJ, SJ/CD Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
| LS, RWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SJ, SJ/CD Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
| XLS, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | API - SJ, SJ/CD Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
| XLS, RWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SJ, SJ/CD Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
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1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.5 quarts (8.04 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Includes: .69 qt. in reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport take?
The 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SJ, SJ/CD Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport take?
The 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport holds 4.32 quarts with a filter change, or 4.2 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.